Sad sack net comics, the official sad sack comics web site. Set in theunited states army, sad sack depicted an otherwise unnamed, lowly private experiencing some of the absurdities and humiliations of military life. Most every syndicate was interested when george baker was starting his successful sunday comic strip. Sad sack is a metaphorical military slang for the term sad sack of shit common in wwii. Vintage sad sack wwii comic book rubber doll nr album album album album album album album album measuring 16 tall this vintage rubber doll depicts sad sack.
George held out, and with good reason, his collection of cartoons from yank the army weekly, titled the sad sack and published by simon and schuster, was the best selling comic strip. Baker was a former disney cartoonist who created the comic strip and comic book character the sad sack, during world war ii. This book contains each sad sack comic strip published in the january, february, march, april, may, and june 1944 issues of yank magazine. Learn everything there is to know about sad sack at the hobbydb database. Sad sack comic read sad sack comic online in high quality. Sad sack was an american comic strip and comic book character created by sgt. Later on, they bought the sad sack cast of characters from baker, and built an entire line around them. Little sad sack is locked in his room for punishment.
The sad sack had a readymade, builtin audience, because it was based on a popular cartoon and comic book character. Set in the united states army, sad sack depicted an otherwise unnamed, lowly private experiencing some of the absurdities and humiliations of. Sad sack harvey silver age cartoon character comics ebay. The title was a euphemistic shortening of the military slang sad sack of shit, common during wwii. Originally a cartoon strip put together during world war ii by george baker for an army weekly, the series was popular enough to get its own comic book starting in 1949. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive. The film is based upon george bakers comic book character. Sad sack and the sarge comic books best comic books, vintage comic books, vintage.
This vintage rubber doll is in very good, clean condition. The title was a euphemistic shortening of the military slang sad sack of shit. Sad sack pulls a prank on sarge, making him think he has knocked some of sacks teeth out. The sad sack appeared in every issue of yank and eventually became a syndicated comic strip after the war ended. George baker cartoonist wwii sad sack us army 96th infantry. This character is in the following 3 stories which have been indexed by this website. Although i like bakers original version, i love rhoads later version of sad sack. Unfollow sad sack comics to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Sad sack laugh special is an american comic book series, published by harvey comics the title was issued by harvey from winter 195859 to february 1977. Harvey uncertified no silver age cartoon character comics. Bill mauldin, the author of the comic strip characters, joe and willie, did more to immortalize the american infantrymen than anyone. Slick is sinfest main character, a young adult with a child like appearance who makes it his goal to.
The official web site of the classic harvey comics, cartoon, and motion picture character the sad sack. Nobody ever had it as bad as the sackthe sad sack, george bakers. Sad sack is an american fictional comic strip and comic book character created by sgt. The sack as he was referred to was an unlikely candidate for stardom. Ray duncan, told the nodoubt thrilled cartoonist that although yank was in the twilight weeks of publication, he would. He was no worldbeater in civie street, however, but alfred harvey, who loved the character, saw its potential as a comic book. The sad sack is an american fictional comic strip and comic book. Little sad sack and slob destroy sack s fathers lawn. Some data courtesy of the grand comics database weekly new comic releases provided by. The film stars jerry lewis and peter lorre and was released by paramount pictures. The sad sack was shot between march 18 and may 31, 1957 and released on.
Bakers style of humor didnt work as well for comic books, whose main audience was younger than hed been accustomed to, and looking for less raunchy reading matter. Private meredith bixby is so out of step in the army that his six weeks of planned basic training has now stretched to 17 months. The sad sack had a readymade, builtin audience, because it was based on a popular cartoon and comicbook character. Set in the united states army, sad sack depicted an otherwise unnamed, lowly private experiencing some of the absurdities and humiliations of military life. George baker will always be remembered with affection. The sad sacks plight was always exaggerated but seemed to hit a spot in every gis heart. George baker, wwii us army, sad sack war comic strip issues. Sad sack comics june 1954 volume 1 no 35 10 cents oldgregcomics. The title was a euphemistic shortening of the military slang sad sack of shit, common during. The sad sack is a 1957 comedy film based on the harvey comics character of the same name, created by george baker.
Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. First appearing as a comic strip in yank, the army weekly by sgt. In my essay about harvey kurtzmans three cartoons published in yank, i wrote the following. The army magazine yank portrayed one of the most beloved characters of the war in the sad sack, a comic strip cartoon, written by sergeant george baker. Little sad sack and slob destroy sacks fathers lawn. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Hal wallis purchased the movie rights with the intention of it starring the comedy team martin and lewis, but they split up before filming began. The sad sack is an american fictional comic strip and comic book character created by sgt. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
You guys gave me suggestions as to where to look all. Sad sack and the sarge comic books for sale online. The artist, sergeant george baker, had been employed at disney drawing backgrounds for their animated shorts and features before joining the. Sad sack comics comic books all regular issues are out of stock. Little sad sack and jimmy go swimming in a pond that doesnt allow swimming. Sad sack comics lot of 10 sad sack 202, 211, 221 sad. The term perfectly describes the humiliations and absurdities of this soldiers military life. With jerry lewis, phyllis kirk, david wayne, peter lorre. Harvey comics database wiki hey kids comics wiki fandom. Sad sack harvey silver age cartoon character comics for. Get the best deals on sad sack bronze age cartoon character comics when you shop the largest online selection at. George baker the main character the sad sack was never given a name, the term sad sack being not a name but an army term for.
Sad sack is a comic strip and comic book character created by sgt. George baker the main character the sad sack was never given a name, the term sad sack being not a name. After the socalled horror comics scandals of the fifties, harvey concentrated on family reading, and took on comic book versions of the only truly junior. While swimming, an ape takes sad sack s clothes, causing the sarge to think sad sack has turned into an ape. Harvey comics also known as harvey world famous comics, harvey publications, harvey comics entertainment, harvey hits, harvey illustrated humor, and harvey picture magazines was an american comic book publisher, founded in new york city by alfred harvey in 1941, after buying out the small publisher brookwood publications. Find great deals on ebay for sad sack comics and sad sack comics lot. Sad sack laugh special is an american comic book series, published by harvey comics. A few additional details may be found in the encyclopedia of american comics 1990, edited by ron goulart. Sad sack pulls a prank on sarge, making him think he has knocked some of sack s teeth out.
Sad sack asks the cook if his steak is medium rare. Vintage 1965 sad sad sack comic book, october volume 1 number 5, collectable kennysantiques. After he loses a tank, wac major shelton, a psychologist, is assigned to make a good soldier out of him. The comic strip here we proudly present the original george baker comic strip. Sad sack was introduced in 1941 in a singlepanel cartoon published in life magazine.
While swimming, an ape takes sad sacks clothes, causing the sarge to think sad sack has turned into an ape. Sad sack laugh special started as an 84page comic book, published quarterly later bimonthly, featuring harvey comics character sad sack. Sad sack bronze age cartoon character comics for sale ebay. Sinfest comics a self proclaimed pimp and womanizer. George baker cartoonist wwii sad sack us army 96th. The success of the comic brought no fewer than 14 other titles ranging through sad sad sack world a nod to the hit movie, mad mad mad world, and a variation for feminists, sadie sack. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. Supporting characters sarge, general rockjaw, slob. Sad sack comic strip depicts a lowly gis experiences during the second world war. Cover for ozark ike pines, 1948 series comic book characters, comic books. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive view pictures of their covers. Interested in owning the strip and characters that is, as was the order of the day. The title was a euphemistic shortening of the military slang sad sack of shit, common during world war ii.
Even returning sack to the army in 1952 didnt help much. Going the whole hog, he looked clumsy and even a little stupid, but these last two elements were actually. After the socalled horror comics scandals of the fifties, harvey concentrated on family reading, and took on comicbook versions of the only truly junior. The actual state of mind of a soldier was more authentic and real to me than his outer appearance, baker wrote in the preface to the new sad sack 1946, so therefore my character looked resigned, tired, helpless, and beaten. Feb 2, 2016 explore chaarlesms board sad sack comic books, followed by 211 people on. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. It also recalls and shares the humiliations and the absurdities of a us army private while in service. Sad sack is an american comic strip and comic book character created by sgt. The title was issued by harvey from winter 195859 to february 1977.
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